The Lanier Bulldogs (Jackson, MS) basketball felled the visiting Vicksburg Gators (Vicksburg, MS), 59-49 in Friday's league test.

The Bulldogs (10-3) will now prepare for their test against Pearl (Pearl, MS). The Pirates go into the 4A Region 3 test with a 8-7 record. In their last test, Pearl defeated Canton (Canton, MS), 55-52, in a league test.

The Gators now own a 8-4 record. They take the field next when they host Pearl for a 4A Region 3 test on Tuesday, January 6. Vicksburg will clash with a Pirates squad coming off a 60-59 league win over Lanier (Jackson, MS). The Pirates record now stands at 9-7.